Ultra Rare SiFive HiFive Unleashed, the world's first RISC-V Linux Dev Board
US
$1,000
This is a very rare piece of hardware that you wont find up for grabs anywhere else—the world's first Linux-capable RISC-V development board. Since it has been discontinued, it's a high-value item for collectors and kernel developers.
The Original Linux-Capable RISC-V Development Platform
Up for auction/sale is the SiFive HiFive Unleashed, the legendary single-board computer that launched the modern RISC-V software ecosystem. This is the board that first ran Debian, Quake II, and modern Linux kernels on the open-source RISC-V architecture.
Whether you are a kernel developer, a RISC-V enthusiast, or a collector of significant computing history, this board is the gold standard for native 64-bit RISC-V development.
Technical Specifications:
SoC: SiFive Freedom U540 (built on 28nm process).
CPU: 4x U54 Application Cores (up to 1.5GHz) with Sv39 Virtual Memory support.
Management Core: 1x E51 RV64IMAC core.
RAM: 8GB DDR4 with ECC—enough for serious application and toolchain development.
Network: 1x Gigabit Ethernet port.
Flash: 32MB Quad SPI Flash.
Expansion: FMC connector for add-in cards (compatible with the Microsemi Expansion Board).
Form Factor: 120 mm x 90 mm
Shipping & Handling
Packaging: Will be shipped in its anti-static bag and securely padded.
Location: Seattle, WA
These come up for sale so seldom that Gemini was unable to find any that have sold over the last 2 years when I asked to get a better idea of how much to list it for.